ptsd Any Info On Testosterone Injections?

[nlualum82]

Gave myself my second injection of test cyp today. Still haven'the broken the seal on the Erase Pro.

Still checking for info here and actually being more patient than I ever thought I would.

I don't have a clue when the Dr. is going to evaluate any results and I don't want to foul the results or piss off the Dr. or make a mistake.

I would say that I do feel better and that it fades some by the end of the 2 week period.

Sure does make my quad sore at the injection site! Doesn't set in for a few hours but will probably last a few days like the first time.

Edited May 9, 2015 by nlualum82

[K9MAL]

While I am hoping to get in shape, I'm having trouble figuring out the bodybuilder stuff.

They talk about using it as "post cycle therapy".

I suppose that means after completing a few weeks of steroid use.

In my case, I don'the think there is a comparable period.

I thought an AI, or even the OTC stuff would be taken daily while I am receiving injections...right or wrong?

I was out of town for the day and on my way back home I picked up a bottle of Erase Pro which I will ponder awhile before I consider actually taking one.

I am wondering about follow up blood work. I don't know when my PCP will want me to have blood drawn again and if she will be checking anything beyond my prostate.

The PCT is after a steroid cycle, you are correct. An AI need only be used if your e2 levels go up or you're experiencing side effects like gyno. It isn't always necessary and the bodybuilder types are using lots more chemicals than you will be so they need to counteract more sides.

Personally, I wouldn't leave my health in the hands of Erase Pro and would recommend a true prescription AI.

[nlualum82]

Good advice. I didn't consider how many chemicals the people on the bodybuilder cycles had used.

I can understand the side effects and trying to counter them with other things that bring their own side effects.

The Erase Pro is still sealed.

I was describing a side effect of my meds to a former PCP a few years ago and he said he could prescribe something for it. I thought that was great. Then he started to go over the side effects of that scrip and I said "No, I'll pass, no more side effects!"

[Oiler1995]

I received testosterone injections thru the VA for over a year and would recommend against them. Testosterone replacement therapy increases your chances of a heart attack. I also found myself looking at porn sites, which I've "never" had an interest in. Since I ceased the injections, my sex drive is zero but I'm okay w/that. I am also back to having zero interest in porn sites. jmopr

Hey Phil,I'm sorry but your post had me cracking up.Testosterone will definetly increase your sex drive big time.

[nlualum82]

It has been a few months now. Recently I asked about bloodwork and they had me drop in. They only took one vial instead of the few usually filled. They sent the results that only show that my prostate is well within the safe range.

I had some good gains in the gym the first few months and had gotten to the point where I was no longer progressing.I had some extra motivation because we had a vacation coming up. Went back home and visited family and wanted to look good. A little while after getting back I just went back to the old me and not doing anything, so about 2 months since my last workout. I keep telling myself to get back to the gym.

Haven't noticed any difference sexually. 

My PCP has not contacted me yet (another thing I was asking about when I e-mailed about bloodwork). The nurse that ordered the bloodwork renewed the prescription.

I still balk a bit about sticking myself. When the nurse did the initial injection I didn't feel a thing. I always set out to dart it in there but end up just breaking the skin then slowly pushing it in. Doesn'r feel so good that way.

I am surprised that it hasn't seemed to make any difference in my bellyfat. I thought testosterone worked on that.

Part of the reason I wonder about the lack of improvement to my waistline is that I changed my intake so much. No Coca-Cola, as a matter of fact no carbonation or caffeine at all. No ice cream but a few frozen yogurts. I now only touch fast food when circumstances force me, and it is usually a healthy sandwich from Subway, a Chicken cantina power burrito from Taco Bell, and as a last resort a grilled chicken sandwich. Hardly ever ingest anything fried now.

When on the road I often make a meal of a Jamba Juice smoothie with a protein boost.

Still hoping at some point to even out the delivery. Maybe half the dose every week instead of every other week, patches, gel, anything with less peaks and valleys.